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Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University is a large, public institution located in Baton Rouge, la. Founded in 1860, Louisiana State University offers undergraduate degrees in 302 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
32,574 undergraduates
cost $11,954 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Louisiana State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 74.0%
SAT score average 1248
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Louisiana State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Social Work
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Marketing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,954
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,296
Books & supplies $1,084
Other expenses $7,884
Cost of attendance* $35,218
Average financial aid package $16,480
Estimated cost $18,738 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,631
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,296
Books & supplies $1,084
Other expenses $7,884
Cost of attendance* $51,895
Average financial aid package $16,480
Estimated cost $35,415 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Louisiana State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,574, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

39,418

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Louisiana State University, students love their intramural athletics, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
phone 2255781175
address www.lsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Intramural athletics

Student political organizations

Student professional organizations

Religious organizations

Cultural organizations

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Louisiana State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Louisiana State University?

Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University? 

The acceptance rate for Louisiana State University is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Louisiana State University?

The average high school GPA for Louisiana State University students was 3.83.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Louisiana State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Louisiana State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $140,872.

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